MA S76

Bill

MA S76

Relative to the safety, dignity, and civil rights of persons experiencing homelessness

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the safety, dignity, and civil rights of persons experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the rights and civil liberties of persons experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. Key provisions include enshrining their right to use public spaces, rest, and engage in activities like eating and praying without discrimination based on their housing status. The bill also prohibits employers and others from discriminating against individuals based on their lack of a permanent residence. Additionally, it repeals certain existing laws that criminalized homelessness. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the safety, dignity, and civil rights of those without stable housing in the state.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Mike Connolly (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Becca Rausch (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Tom Stanley (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2735 (on 06/02/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S76

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S76
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S76.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1500	Requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence recordkeeping system	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3277	To secure civil rights through the courts of the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Similar To
H3309	Amending the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1401	To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2342	Requiring the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence record keeping system	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S2735	Providing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S974	Reforming the judicial system	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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